5. Let bread cool completely before freezing. The average sandwich-style loaf takes five hours to cool thoroughly. Wrap in freezer-weight zip-top bags, or both plastic wrap and heavy-duty foil. Freeze one to two months.

6. Dough rises much faster at high altitude, so watch rising time carefully. If you’re baking at an altitude over 5,000 feet, increase oven temperature 15 degrees to 25 degrees.